The most recent wave of Research in the area of Mindfulness has looked at the connection between Mindfulness & Self-Compassion. One pioneer in this area is Dr. Kristin Neff, who describes Self-Compassion as having the following three aspects: Self-Kindness...

Lets jump straight to the top 3 Causes of Stress, as identified in a 2013 research paper on Secondary School Teachers in Australia: Student Behaviour Assessment Time Now, I'm not in Australia! But as a Secondary School teacher in Ireland, those three ring true for me...

A morning routine can help us get into the right frame of mind for the day. A good evening routine is just as important and helps us to wind down and relax. Letting go of work, doing something enjoyable and getting a break from the phone all contribute to our...

Teaching can be stressful work. This stress has an impact on the body, with some of the typical symptoms shown above. We all have different ways that we are affected by stress though, so it's great to be able to notice our own patterns. It's even better to...